Charles Willis

Leland has collected settlements and verdicts against insurance companies for his catastrophically injured clients in cases involving plant explosions, train derailments, medical malpractice, road construction negligence, product liability, trucking accidents, automobile collisions, workers' compensation and personal injury complex cases, and premise liability injuries. He and his law firm were recently recognized by America’s High Stakes Litigators for achieving one of the top 100 sett...

Christopher practice focuses on the use and enjoyment of real estate, including land use, zoning, eminent domain, and property rights. He also practices local government law and is the County Attorney for Columbia County, Georgia.

Joan E. Smith is a Partner at Hull Barrett with over 30 years of experience in the Family Courts of South Carolina and Georgia. Her practice focuses on domestic litigation, including divorce, multimillion-dollar asset division, child custody and visitation, alimony, and legitimation of children. She frequently handles UCCJEA jurisdictional disputes and appellate work in both Georgia and South Carolina. She is also certified in resolving cases through agreement, or by mediation without litigat...

Mike, a partner with Hull Barrett, has 38 years of trial experience. He tried his first jury trial in 1989 and since then has tried over a 100 cases to verdict in the State and Federal Courts. His litigation experience early on was varied and included both criminal and civil matters, however, he eventually developed a general insurance defense practice with an emphasis on defense of businesses and trucking companies in tort matters. Over time he also began defending hospitals and health care ...

Sonja Tate has been shepherding her clients through the litigation process for nearly 25 years. Understanding that the most nerve-wracking part of litigation is not knowing what to expect, Sonja works to ensure that her clients, whether they be individuals, families or businesses, understand the process, the possibilities, and what to expect, giving them a better sense of control. An advocate for alternative dispute resolution, she became a certified mediator in 2018. Sonja grew up in Fort Mi...

As a leader in the firm’s transactional group, Brian is a sought-after trusted advisor known for delivering advice in a clear, practical and business-friendly manner. He represents individual, corporate and lender clients in a wide variety of transactions, including business organizations and restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, general corporate, loan facilities, securities and real estate law. As a member of the firm’s private wealth management practice, Brian provides solut...

Christopher Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Christopher practices law in Augusta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher Johnson since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Christopher Johnson is held by other lawyers.

Davis has over 15 years of experience trying cases in state and federal courts. His diverse and active trial practice has allowed him to represent clients in complex civil litigation matters including real estate litigation, title insurance defense, contract claims, bad faith claims, eminent domain and condemnation, construction disputes, bankruptcy matters, defending and pursuing personal injury claims, commercial litigation, landlord/tenant matters, and creditor rights and collections. When...

While attending the University Of Georgia School Of Law, Mark Wilby began his trial work under the auspices of the Solicitor General of Clarke County. After graduation, Mark continued his litigation practice as a member of the Fulcher Law Firm. Over the years he has handled a broad range of matters including personal injury, employment, construction, commercial, class action and complex transportation litigation in Georgia and South Carolina. While assisting clients from all walks of life and...

Jim has handled cases involving virtually every aspect of labor and employment law and is the senior member of the firm’s Labor and Employment Law Group. His commitment to clients transcends current cases, as he frequently counsels clients on new changes in the law and how they will affect clients’ employee relations. Jim’s general civil litigation practice emphasizes employment litigation, governmental liability and public employment litigation, civil rights litigation and ...